32 celebrities who probably traveled in time

By: jsanchez - 13 May 2016, 11:07

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Some people claim that we all have a doppelganger somewhere in the world and it may be true!

These pictures could scare you a little and make you think it’s really possible to travel in time or having a twin lost in the past. These photos show celebrities’ twins from the past. The resemblance isn’t minimal, but it really looks like an old photo of them, it’s quite strange.

Check out these interesting pictures and see the resemblance of these.

Christian Bale and Rasputin

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Christian Bale is a great actor who bears a resemblance to Rasputin, a mystic Russian with great influence in the last days of the Romanov dynasty, was assassinated in 1916.

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rose Wilder Lane

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Her identical twin Rose Wilder Lane, a journalist and novelist born in 1886. Maggie has important roles in many films and Rose was a novelist who wrote many books in her time.

Conan O’Brien and Marshall Henry Twitchell

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Conan and Henry Marshall Twitchell, a Republican senator of Louisiana during reconstruction, are completely identical. He was born in 1840 and died in 1905.

Keanu Reeves and Paul Mounet

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This famous actor looks just like Paul Mounet, a great actor of his time. Keanu is Canadian and was born in Lebanon in 1964, while Paul was a French actor born in 1847. He was known for his silent black and white version of Macbeth in 1909.

Nicholas Cage and this civil war man

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Nicholas has a strong resemblance to this great warrior, from the eyes to the mouth is equal to this man who fought in the civil war. We have already seen enough memes about Nicholas Cage and his new double might be part of new ones.

Christina Aguilera and Ginger Rogers

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She looks so much like Ginger Rogers, a beautiful actress, dancer and singer born in 1911 in Missouri, died in 1995. Both have the gift of dancing and singing, and have all the attention wherever they go.

Queen Latifah y Zora Neale Hurston

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Queen Latifah looks like Zora Neale Hurston, an American writer and folklorist born in 1891. Both African American. Zora was short story writer, folklorist, and anthropologist. Of Hurston's four novels and more than 50 published short stories, plays, and essays, she is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Michael Jackson and some old paint

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Michael was a great singer, dancer and celebrity who bear a strong resemblance to the old man in this painting, even in the outfit. Some people believe the King of Pop reincarnated thanks to his out of this world dancing skills.

Brad Pitt and Herman Rorschach

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Brad Pitt looks like Hermann Rorschach, a Freudian psychiatrist who was born in Switzerland in 1884. We believe plenty patients loved to be crazy around this good looking doctor. What do you think?

Michael Cera y Klara

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Klara was the mother of Adolf Hitler. She was born in 1860 in Weitra, Austria and died in 1907 in Linz; she has a resemblance to the actor Michael Cera. He is best known for his appearance on Confessions of a Dangerous Mind when he was a kid.

Albert Einstein and Shia LaBeouf

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Shia a contemporary and quite problematic actor who looks much like the great German Jewish physicist Albert Einstein. He was born in 1879 and died in 1955. Do you see the resemblance between the genius and the actor?

John Travolta and an unidentified man

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John Travolta, a great actor, singer and dancer looks a lot like the man in this old photograph, who wasn’t identified. It looks like this old man was born again to fulfill his purpose in this life. What do you think?

Tilda Swinton and David Bowie

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Tilda Swinton is a great English actress and model who is identical to the musician and composer David Bowie; they are identical in the photos when the singer was much younger. One of them is now resting in peace.

Jay-Z and a man in Harlem

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This is one of the biggest and strangest similarities. Jay Z looks like this man in Harlem, photographed in 1939. There is not a trace of who this man was, but he looks like this great rapper that it´s actually kind of creepy.

Mark Zuckerberg and Philip IV

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Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook looks a lot like Philip IV, king of Spain and Portugal in 1600. Mark might be considered the king of social networks, while Philip was a true king. He might be his distant relative.

Jack Black and Paul Revere

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Jack Black is identical to Paul Revere, an American Revolution’s patriot who died in 1818 in Boston. Both seem to have the lips, nose and that very unique funny look. Who knows? The revolutionist perhaps had a comic side.

Macaulay Culkin and a young Vladimir Putin

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Macaulay Culkin, the renowned actor is compared with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. He was born in 1952 and the actor looks like a younger version of him. May be all the party and the drugs have something to do with the way he has aged.

Zach Galifianakis and Louis Vuitton

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Zach ironically resembles the great businessman and designer Louis Vuitton, originally from France. He founded the company of leather articles that bears his name. Zach is well known for his roles on comic films like The Hangover or Due Date.

Johnny Depp and Arthur Schopenhauer

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Johnny and Arthur Schopenhauer look the same; Arthur was a German philosopher who died in 1860. Fun fact is the actor is actually interested in philosophy not only acting.

Sylvester Stallone and Pope Gregorio IX

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Sylvester has a resemblance to Pope Gregory IX, who died in 1241 in Rome. Both have that sad face with droopy eyes that makes them unique. But Stallone is more into de cinematography arts than the catholic church for sure.

Justin Timberlake and a criminal

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Justin is identical to a criminal of the 1800s. At the time he was arrested for sexual assault. We believe must fans would be glad to be seduced by Justin Timberlake but he would be losing that good boy charm.

Bruce Willis and General Douglas MacArthur

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Bruce Willis Doppelganger is General Douglas MacArthur, very famous during World War II. He died in 1964. Bruce is living all action on set while Douglas got to be there in real life. Do you think they are somehow related?

Alec Baldwin and President Millard Fillmore

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Alec has the honor to look a lot like a president of the United States, Millard Fillmore; he died in 1874 and was the 13 president of the country and the last one who wasn’t affiliated with any Democratic or Republican parties.

Orlando Bloom and Nicolae Grigorescu

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Orlando looks like he traveled in time, but in the past was Nicolae Grigorescu, a founder of Romanian’s modern painting. He died in 1907. He was also a gallant with ladies. We like to picture Orlando painting.

Jennifer Lawrence and Zubaida Tharwat

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The Oscar-winning actress has an identical twin named Zubaida Tharwat, an Egyptian actress based in Alexandria in 1940. They have the same exotic Middle East look and a very similar face. What do you think?

Ellen DeGeneres and Henry David Thoreau

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Ellen looks a lot like Henry David Thoreau, an American author, poet and philosopher born in 1817 in Concord. Although she is a woman and he’s a man, both have an incredible resemblance. We can say that they both share their taste for the ladies.

Peter Dinklage and Sebastián de Morra

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Peter is identical to Sebastian de Morra, who was born before the cameras exist. He was the court jester of Philip IV of Spain. This is a painting of him that was completed in 1645.

Eminem and this old drawing

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Eminem is a rapper recognized for his incomparable talent but he does look very similar to this old drawing which source wasn’t identified. Do you think someone from the past traveled to the future and illustrated Eminem?

Jason Segal y Lee J. Cobb

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Jason looks a lot like Lee J. Cobb, a famous actor who died in February of 1976. Both have a big smile and are a little clumsy, but with a unique charm that seduces. Do you think this is Marshall’s actual Doppelganger?

Leonardo DiCaprio and Judy Zipper

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The popular multimillionaire actor, who recently won his first Oscar, Leonardo DiCaprio looks a lot like, Judy Zipper, a modest housewife, who died in 1960. Do you find the resemblance between them?

Eddie Murphy and this old picture

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Eddie Murphy is known for being a great actor, director, singer and humorist. And we just found his ancestor or someone who looks just like him, on this old picture of a man with a mustache and a hat.

Matthew McConaughey and a warrior

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Matthew McConaughey was a real life warrior a long time ago. The resemblance between these are strangely amazing, almost too creepy to be true. What do you think? Time-traveling?

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14 amazing photos of houses that have a unique design

By: daniel - 19 May 2015, 10:48

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The home should be a place that makes us feel comfortable at all times, a good place to grow a family or live completely alone, a place where we can find peace or have a big party. These people believed that they did not found a place that filled all their necessities, so they decided to build their own home.

These houses look so strange, creative, original and unique and provably will play with your mind a little, but their stories are impressive.

The beer barrel-shape house

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This house was created in 1926, it was built with the typical shape of a beer barrel, but on a much larger scale. The house has two floors, the main gun is the living room on the first floor and a bedroom on the second floor.

The Volcano Houses

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This masterpiece of organic architecture is carved into the rocks that were created by volcanic ash from Mount Erciyes and Mt. Hasan in Turkey. During the seventh century, hollowed rocks were initially used by Christians to do houses and chapels.

The house made of food

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This house has boxes outside with large vegetable crops, fruits, herbs, flowers and others. The frame is also made of fruit boxes. The house was designed to eat and his creator was De Stuurlui stedenbouw and Atelier Gras.

The Pyramid house

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This house looks just like a pyramid and is fully plated in 24 carat gold. Jim Onan it the owner of this amazing house. He has a fascination with Egyptology and this helped his inspiration to build this beautiful house in the 1960s.

Stone-Age house

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This house is also known as the "stone house". This structure was made in 1974 with four different stones. This odd house is located in Portugal; it has a swimming pool carved into the kitchen, fireplace and a staircase, the only bad thing is that they use a lot of candles, because they very limited energy power.

The toilet-shaped house

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A man named Sim Jae-Duck, from Suwon, South Korea, built a house with the shape of a toilet. People believed that he did this to inaugurate the World Association of Bathrooms. It is also rumored that this house was made because Duck was born in a bathroom.

The Tunnel House

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In 2005, the Art Association of Houston gave two decaying houses to the sculptors Dan Havel and Dean Ruck. The artists decided to make them a very unique sculpture, making a tunnel from the front of the house to the inner courtyard of the house. This is the final result of the masterpiece!

The thinnest house in the world

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This home won the award for the thinnest house in the world. This thin house was built by architect Jakub Szczesny and is 122 centimeters in its wider areas. The house is tucked into a crevice between two buildings in the center of Warsaw, Poland and is used as a temporary home for writers.

The transparent house

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This house is located in Tokyo and is made with transparent clear glass and its structure is made of white steel. It was designed in small sections and different platforms, connected by stairs and more stairs.

The musical house

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This completely musically inclined house is located in China and it was made in 2007. This house is a giant piano with very large windows and has a giant transparent violin leaning on the tail of the piano.

The indestructible house

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There are many reasons why this house is considered indestructible. This house made completely out of steel is located in Texas and is so unique and special. It has 110 tons of steel, also it has the shape of a pig. The house was made by Robert Bruno and took him 23 years to complete it.

The Skate park house

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The skateboard world champion, Pierre Andre Senizergues, wanted a house in which he could skate on all surfaces, inside and out. The architect and designer, Francois Perrin and Gil Lebon Delapointe made the skater's dream come true with a house called PAS, located in Malibu, California.

The Chair's kingdom

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From a distance this looks like a normal home, but when you get close and look at it, you will see a chair on top of the roof. Some say that this chair is there as a prank that the former owner made, but people say that the chair is there since 1873 to calm a spirit lurking in the house.

The Cookie Jar House

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In 1947, John Dobbins built a very cozy tree house. This structure is located in New Jersey . People say that they will never designed or built a house with the shaped of cookie jar and that is a really original design.

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Forbidden Places On Earth That You’re Never Going To Visit

By: Mundo.com - 27 June 2017, 10:05

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Even if your biggest goal was to visit all the places in the world, there are some that you can never visit in your life, and here we show you a list of these secret places and we’ll tell why you will never see them.

It’s not just about money or exclusivity all the time because in these places those things don’t matter at all; they go far beyond these factors.

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Area 51 - Nevada

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Area 51, the nickname for a remote detachment of United States Air Force facility Edwards Air Force Base, located in Southern Nevada. The base's current primary purpose is publicly unknown; however, based on historical evidence, it most likely supports the development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems. The intense secrecy surrounding the base has made it the frequent subject of conspiracy theories and a central component to unidentified flying object (UFO) folklore.

Google Data Center - Oregon

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Probably as secret as Area 51, Google's first data center is a place with high security because it obviously contains all the information about mankind and no one should ever see it.

North Sentinel Island

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It's home to the Sentinelese who, often violently, reject any contact with the outside world, and are among the last people worldwide to remain virtually untouched by modern civilization. As such only limited information about the island is known.

The Bohemian Club - San Francisco

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The Bohemian Club is a private club with two locations: a city clubhouse in the Union Square district of San Francisco, California, and the Bohemian Grove, a retreat north of the city in Sonoma County. Founded in 1872 from a regular meeting of journalists, artists and musicians, it soon began to accept businessmen and entrepreneurs as permanent members, as well as offering temporary membership to university presidents and military commanders who were serving in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, the club has a diverse membership of many local and global leaders, ranging from artists and musicians to businessmen.

Club 33 in Walt Disney World

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Club 33 is a set of private clubs located in three of the Disney Parks. The original is in the heart of the New Orleans Square section of Disneyland. Originally maintained as a secret feature of Disneyland, the existence of the club is now well known, with similar locations in Tokyo Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland.

Vatican Secret Archives, Italy

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The Vatican Secret Archives is the central repository in the Vatican City for all of the acts promulgated by the Holy See. The Pope, as Sovereign of Vatican City and having primal incumbency, owns the archives until his death or resignation, with ownership passing to his successor. The archives also contain the state papers, correspondence, papal account books, and many other documents which the church has accumulated over the centuries.

Gentlemen's club

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A gentlemen's club, or formerly traditional gentlemen's club, is a members-only private club originally set up by and for British upper class men in the 18th century, and popularised by English upper-middle class men and women in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Today, some clubs are more accommodating about the gender and social status of their members.

Gold Vaults, Bank of England

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It's the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based. Established in 1694, it is the second oldest central bank in operation today, after the Sveriges Riksbank. The Bank of England is the world's 8th oldest bank. It was established to act as the English Government's banker and is still one of the bankers for the Government of the United Kingdom. The Bank was privately owned by stockholders from its foundation in 1694 until it was nationalised in 1946

Room 39

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Room 39 is a secretive North Korean party organization that seeks ways to maintain the foreign currency slush fund for the country's leaders, initially Kim Il-sung, then, in progression, Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un. The organization is estimated to bring in between $500 million and $1 billion per year or more and may be involved in illegal activities, such as counterfeiting $100 bills, producing controlled substances, and international insurance fraud.

Ark of the Covenant, Ethiopia

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Ark of the Covenant is a gold-covered wooden chest described in the Book of Exodus as containing the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. According to various texts within the Hebrew Bible, it also contained Aaron's rod and a pot of manna. The biblical account relates that, approximately one year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, the Ark was created according to the pattern given to Moses by God when the Israelites were encamped at the foot of biblical Mount Sinai.

Mezhgorye, Republic of Bashkortostan

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Mezhgorye is home to two Russian military battalions that serve a secret nuclear missile base. It has been reported that the ballistic missiles stationed there are capable of being automatically, and remotely triggered if sensors detect a nuclear strike.

Echelon - England

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The ECHELON program was created in the late 1960s to monitor the military and diplomatic communications of the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies during the Cold War, and was formally established in 1971.

Snake Island - Brazil

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Ilha da Queimada Grande, also known as Snake Island, one of many Snake Islands around the world, is an island off the coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is the only home of the critically endangered, venomous Bothrops insularis, which has a diet of birds. The snakes became trapped on the island when rising sea levels covered up the land that connected it to the mainland.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure seed bank on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen near Longyearbyen in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago, about 810 mi from the North Pole.Conservationist Cary Fowler, in association with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), started the vault to preserve a wide variety of plant seeds that are duplicate samples, or "spare" copies, of seeds held in gene banks worldwide.

Pripyat, a Town in Ukraine

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Pripyat is a ghost town in northern Ukraine, near the border with Belarus. Named after the nearby Pripyat River, Pripyat was founded on 4 February 1970, as the ninth nuclear city in the Soviet Union to serve the nearby Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

Ise Grand Shrine, Japan

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The Ise Grand Shrine, located in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Purportedly the home of the Sacred Mirror, the shrine is one of Shinto's holiest and most important sites. Access to both sites is strictly limited, with the common public not allowed beyond sight of the thatched roofs of the central structures, hidden behind four tall wooden fences. However, tourists are free to roam the forest, including its ornamental walkways.

Mariana Trench Oceanic trench

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Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, an average of 124 mi to the east of the Mariana Islands, in the Western Pacific East of Philippines. If Mount Everest were dropped into the trench at this point, its peak would still be over 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) underwater.

Vault of the Secret Formula World of Coca-Cola, Georgia

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Regarded as the most closely guarded and best-kept secret, the secret formula for Coca‑Cola represents over 125 years of history.

Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, USA

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The Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center is a civilian command facility in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia, used as the center of operations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Metro-2, Moscow

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Metro-2 is the informal name for a purported secret underground metro system which parallels the public Moscow Metro. The system was supposedly built, or at least started, during the time of Joseph Stalin and was codenamed D-6 by the KGB.

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Things you didn’t know about Corpse Bride

By: Mónica López - 21 March 2018, 16:26

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Corpse Bride is a British-American animated film which was directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson with a screeplay by John Ausgust, Pamela Pettler and Caroline Thompson based on characters that were created by Tim Burton and Carlos Grangel.

Johnny Depp leads the cast as Victor, giving his voice to the character, while Helena Bonham Cartervoices Emily. This animated film was successful and was nominated for many awards. The plot is set in a fictional Victorian era village in Europe.

Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride is an animated film based on a Russian folk tale which inspired Tim Burton to create the characters and the environment of the Victorian era.

Technique

This film was made with Stop-Motion thecniques, which are images created with objects such as paper cut outs or clay models. Stop-motion is based on a simple process, the artist just neeeds to place all of the objects to be animated in their initial positions.

Time

Movies as Harry Potter takes almost 14 weeks to record them, and for this movie Tim Burton and his team spent 52 weeks filming this movie, taking almost 3 weeks for each scene.

Pioneers

This was the first animated film recorded with a Reflex camera, a Canon 1D Mark II Review, is a professional 8.2 megapixel digital reflex camera.

Voices

Johnny Depp was invited to the studio to give life to Victor without knowing about the project, so the same happened to Helena Bonham Carter.

Similar characteristics

Watching and listening to Victor Van Dort with Johnny Depp's voice, we can notice some physical characteristics that are similar to one of the actor, this was intentional done by Burton.

Studio

This film was recorded in England at the same studio that was used for the Batman movie. The film has the gothic style of Burton.

Two movies at the same time

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was being recorded at the same time as the Corpse Bride was being recorded, but Tim Burton was excited about the Stop-Motion animation and he spent more time on Corpse Bride.

Nightmare

Making each scene needs to much time and patience, even in the most simple things as the eyelashes of each characters. Some of the people who were working said that he ofted had nightmares with the doll's facial expressions.

Real size

The dolls that were used for the film are about 2 feet tall and the structure are so big that the team could go through the door without having to make any effort.

Clock Mechanism

All the puppets in this movie didn't have the traditional mechanism to change expressions and movements, because they have inside a clock mechanism with hidden keys to modify all the facial expressions.

Destiny

Danny Elfman is an American composer, singer and writer who never imagined he would give voice of one of the amazing characters.

The mystery about Victor

Many people affirm that Tim Burton's characters are connected to each other, that's why Victor Van Dort and Victor Frankestein are similar and some people think that is the same character in diferent phases of his life. And yes, both of them have a dog.

Gray tones

The story tell us about alive or dead, showing us how they are feeling with the gray tones and also the colors help us to understand.

Raymond Frederick "Harryhausen"

Raymond inspired Tim Burton, helping him to define his style, and a the begining of the fil if we pay attention, we can see that the brand of the piano that Victor plays is Harryhausen, the lastname of the master of stop-motion.

Johnny Depp and his first animated film

Tim Burton and Johny Depp had worked together in different movies but this was the first time Johny participated for an animated film.

Structure

The structures and decorations need too much time and work. Taking the time to create a real set.

Creating the characters on dolls

Ian Mackinnon and Peter Saunders were the one who made the puppets, the also created a mechanism to change facial expressions which impressed Burton.

Many people

There were about 15 people to make every movement of the puppets possible.

Dedicated to Joe

Tim Burton decided to dedicate this film to his friend Joe Ranft, who helped him with this idea, because he was the one to tell him about the Russian folktale.

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Discover the personality of the person you like according to their Zodiac Sign

By: Mundo.com - 12 July 2017, 11:25

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A horoscope is an astrological chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, astrological aspects and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment of a person’s birth. There are 12 zodiac signs and each one has a meaning and it determines your personality.

Check out the characteristic of your personality according to your zodiac sign.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

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Aries boys are creative, energetic and courageous, but sometimes they can be aggressive. Aries is a fire sign with the need to take initiative when it comes to romance. When they fall in love, they will express their feelings to the person they are in love with, without even giving it a considerable thought.

Aries Woman

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Aries women are fearless and natural leaders. They are energetic, charismatic, dynamic, and in love with challenges and adventures. A woman born under the Aries zodiac sign is extremely passionate and attractive, which makes her irresistible to the opposite sex. She is constantly on the move and will never allow herself to be overrun by a man, at the same time craving for love but trying to hold on to control.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

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Taurus is the sign that harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. For long-term relationships they often choose people from the same social environment that are able to respond to their intellectual needs, but also the expectations of their family and close friends.

TAURUS WOMAN

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They are reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible and stable. A Taurus woman longs for true love and security. It is very unlikely that she will give into her desires and instincts quickly, and if someone wishes to have her heart, they will have to spend a lot of time and energy into the game of winning her over, making her feel comfortable.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

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Expressive and quick-witted, Gemini represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. Fun and always ready for an intellectual challenge, Gemini sees love first through communication and verbal contact, and find it as important as physical contact with their partner.

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They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see. People born under this Sun sign often have a feeling that their other half is missing, so they are forever seeking new friends, mentors, colleagues and people to talk to. Inquisitive and always ready to flirt, a Gemini could spend a lot of time with different lovers until they find the right one who is able to match their intellect and energy.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

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Cancer is sympathetic and attached to people they keep close. Those born with their Sun in Cancer are very loyal and able to empathize with other people's pain and suffering. Cancer is a very emotional sign, and feelings are the most important thing in their relationships. Gentle and caring, they will show their sensibility to the world without even thinking they might get hurt.

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Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging zodiac signs to get to know. They are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and their home. For partners, they always choose a person who is able to understand them through non-verbal, silent contact, and a shared daily routine, and their affection won't last long with superficial, flaky or unreliable partners.

Leo (July 22 to August 22)

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People born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to.

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They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. Each Leo needs a partner who is self-aware, reasonable and on the same intellectual level as them.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22)

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Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. These individuals have an organized life, and even when they let go to chaos, their goals and dreams still have strictly defined borders in their mind. The sign of Virgo leads Venus to its tragic fall and speaks of one’s inability to feel worthy, beautiful, or lovable.

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This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. Constantly worried that they missed a detail that will be impossible to fix, they can get stuck in details, becoming overly critical and concerned about matters that nobody else seems to care much about. The sign of Virgo leads Venus to its tragic fall and speaks of one’s inability to feel worthy, beautiful, or lovable.

Libra (September 23 to October 22)

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People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful and fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for Libra -born, and with their victorious mentality and cooperation, they cannot stand to be alone. Finding a compatible partner will be a priority in the life of people born under the sign of Libra. As lovers, they are expressive, creative and balanced.

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The Libra is an Air sign, with expressed intellect and a keen mind. They can be inspired by good books, insurmountable discussions and interesting people. For Libra-born who are already in a relationship, maintaining peace and harmony is the most important thing. Loneliness is unnatural and very sad for the Libra.

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)

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Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is the most sensual sign of the zodiac. Once Scorpios fall in love, they are very dedicated and faithful.

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Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Scorpios are extremely passionate and intimacy is very important to them. They want intelligent and honest partners.

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 20)

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Curious and energetic, Sagittarius is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. They want their partners to be intellectual, sensitive and expressive.

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Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Freedom is their greatest treasure, because only then they can freely travel and explore different cultures and philosophies. People born under the sign of Sagittarius are very playful and humorous, which means that they will enjoy having fun with their partners. But when they are truly in love, their very loyal, faithful and dedicated.

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)

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Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. Shown sensitivity comes through acts rather than words, and years are often needed for them to open enough to chat about their actual emotional problems.

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These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise. It is not easy to win over the attention and the heart of a Capricorn, but once their walls break and their heart melts they stay committed for a lifetime.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)

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Aquarius-born are shy and quiet , but on the other hand they can be eccentric and energetic. However, in both cases, they are deep thinkers and highly intellectual people who love helping others. Integrity and honesty are essential for anyone who wants a long-term relationship with this dynamic person. In love, they are loyal, committed and not at all possessive; they give independence to their partners and consider them as equals.

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Although they can easily adapt to the energy that surrounds them, Aquarius-born have a deep need to be some time alone and away from everything, in order to restore power. People born under the Aquarius sign, look at the world as a place full of possibilities. Intellectual stimulation is by far the greatest aphrodisiac for Aquarius. There's nothing that can attract an Aquarius more than an interesting conversation with a person.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)

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Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Their ruling planet is Neptune, so Pisces are more intuitive than others and have an artistic talent. Gentle and caring, Pisces can be the best friends that may exist. They are very loyal, gentle and unconditionally generous to their partners.

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Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity. Neptune is connected to music, so Pisces reveal music preferences in the earliest stages of life. Deep in their hearts, Pisces-born are incorrigible romantics. They are very loyal, gentle and unconditionally generous to their partners.

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Get to know the real story behind these pop songs

By: sofia - 16 May 2016, 14:32

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It doesn’t matter if you’re on your way to work, waiting for someone or feeling depressed, you can always listen to your favorite music. We are used to listening music on the radio, but have you ever really paid attention to the lyrics? Many of these famous pop songs have a very interesting meaning.

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind a song’s lyrics? Most songs often share a singer’s personal story or memory. Find out what story is behind these catchy pop songs!

Blondie

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Blondie is an American 80’s rock band, with over 50 million records sold all over the world. The members of this band were Deborah Harry, Clem Burke, Gary Valentine, James Destri and Chris Stein. Blondie is the only band that has ever been in the Top Pop Charts for three consecutive decades.

One way or another

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“I’ll walk down the mall. Stand over by the wall where I can see it all.”

We’re pretty sure you’ve sung this song every time they play it on the radio, but behind its catchy rhythm there’s a very dark story. The lyrics talk about lead singer Debbie Harry’s frightening story. She was constantly stalked by her obsessive ex-boyfriend, who was constantly watching her every move.

Lindsay Lohan

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Lindsay Dee Lohan is an American actress and singer, who began her career at age 3 when she modeled and did TV commercials. Her big debut on the big screen was with Disney’s The Parent Trap movie. Then she appeared in movies such as Mean Girls and Freaky Friday. Her music debut was in 2004 with the album named “Speak”.

Confessions of a broken heart

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“Daughter to father, daughter to father. Tell me the truth, did you ever love me.”

This song was written by the singer as a letter to her father. The lyrics talk about the very tense relationship they had and the emotional abuse the singer went through. In the song, Lohan asks her father why he abandoned her and if he ever actually loved her.

Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan was born in Minnesota, he’s a very famous musician, singer, and poet, considered as a very influential person. The lyrics to Bob Dylan’s songs talk about a lot of different social and political issues of his time. Rolling Stone Magazine named him the second best artist of all times in 2004.

Masters of War

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“You that never done nothing but build to destroy. You play with my world like it’s your little toy.”

Dylan wrote this song showing his disagreement with American political leaders. He talks about war and how it became pointless instead of helping the country. The lyrics talk about the fear and disgust he felt towards war and its consequences. Dylan sings the lyrics expressing how he was against all the hate and violence. Many different artists have covered the strong lyrics to this song.

The Beatles

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The Beatles were a famous English pop band founded in the 60s. The band is known as the most successful commercial band ever. The members of the band are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star. They conquered the world with their lyrics and undeniable talent. Rolling Stone Magazine cataloged their music as innovative and mentioned the great cultural impact it had had during the 60s.

Hey Jude

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“And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain. Don’t carry the world upon your shoulders.”

We’re pretty sure you know this song. It was written by Paul McCartney for John Lennon’s son, Julian, who was going through his parent’s divorce at the time. The song is full of phrases meant to cheer him up and make him feel better, it has also helped thousands of people going through the same struggle. At first, John Lennon thought the song was written for him when he first began his relationship with Yoko Ono.

Coldplay

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Coldplay is British pop/rock band founded in 1996. The members of the band are Chris Martin, Jon Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. They achieved world success with the song “Yellow”. They have been part of many charity events such as Sound Relief, Hope for Haiti and Live 8. The British band has over 7 albums and have had 5 international world tours.

Viva La Vida

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“Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!”

Since the album debut in 2008, Viva la Vida has been played millions of times on the radios all over the world. The lyrics to this song have been analyzed by many, they talk about Louis XVI a french king during the French Revolution. Somehow the combination of the lyrics and the cheerful rhythm have misled many when trying to understand the meaning of the song.

Foster the People

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This indie rock band was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2009.They began recording as independent musicians creating the music for ads. Their fame began in 2010 thanks to the song called “Pumped up kicks”. The members of the band are Mark Foster and Mark Pontius.

Pumped up Kicks

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You have probably sung the lyrics to this song because of its catchy rhythm. But there’s a really meaningful message behind it. The lead singer Mark Foster explained this song is about a bullied kid who’s going crazy and wants revenge. Foster said it reflects how society nowadays deals with bullying. He also said that while writing the song he did it from the bully’s point of view, not the victim’s.

Nena

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Gabriele Sussane Kerner, known as Nena, is a german singer who became famous after the debut of the song “99 Luftballons” (99 red balloons). This artist began her music career in the year 1979 with the band called "The Stripes" but eventually decided to become a solo singer.

99 Red Balloons

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“Ninety-nine dreams I have had, in every one a red balloon.”

Despite its catchy rhythm, this song was written as a protest against the political situation in Germany during the Cold War. It talks about the unachieved dreams germans had after losing World War II. The title means 99 balloons in german; the word “red” was added to the English version of the song. Many people thought the red symbolized communism.

Johnny Cash

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Johnny Cash was an American singer and songwriter born in 1932. He’s considered one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. Cash’s country music has influenced many artists and has been admired by some of the most famous artists in the world. There was a famous movie based on his life called Walk the Line.

I still miss someone

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“There’s someone for me somewhere and I still miss someone”

One of the artist’s most famous songs has become an anthem for many because of the lyrics. The song was written for all those who have lost someone special, the lyrics are very honest and deep. It has been covered by many artists such as Joni Mitchell.

Johnny Mandel and Mike Altman

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John Alfred Mandel was a jazz musician, who specialized in the audio tracks for movies. He’s worked with many famous musicians such as Frank Sinatra and Shirley Horn.

Suicide is Painless

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“The game of life is hard to play, I’m going to lose it anyway.”

This song was written by Mike Altman for the movie and series called M*A*S*H, he was the movie’s Director son. Mike was barely 15 when he wrote the lyrics. The song’s point of view is that of a suicidal person. It became a huge success because it was written by someone so young.

The Smiths

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The alternative rock band was founded in the UK in 1982. The members were Morrissey, Johnny Marr, and Mike Joyce. The band signed a deal with Rough Trade Records and they released 4 records together. The band split in 1987 after disagreements between its members.

There is a light that never goes out

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“Take me out tonight because I want to see people and I want to see life.”

This song was one of the most popular ones. The lyrics to the song were inspired by one of Morrissey's idols, James Dean in Rebel without a cause. It talks about teenagers all over the world and how they have the need to run away from home looking for freedom and new experiences.

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Brave women who changed the world

By: Mundo.com - 5 June 2017, 12:54

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Throughout history, women have faced many injustices and thank you to these inspiring female fighters who have inspired us with their braveness, braking all the rules and barriers, and so changing the world we know now. Just imagine those young women who dared to show their legs for the first time, or to perform works that at that moment were only destined for men, such as the famous Amelia Earhart.

These girls changed the world!

Kathrine Switzer, First Woman to Enter Boston Marathon

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Kathrine Switzer became a hero of the women’s rights movement in 1967 after she officially completed the then all-male race. Having registered under the name KV Switzer, her gender went unnoticed by officials at the start line, but a few miles in she was attacked by an angry official who tried to pull her off the course, creating an enduring image of women’s rights history.

Malala Yousafzai

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate.

Maud Wagner

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Maud Stevens Wagner was a circus performer and the first known female tattoo artist in the United States and in the entire world. As an apprentice of her husband, Wagner learned how to give traditional "hand-poked" tattoos, despite the invention of the tattoo machine, and became a tattooist herself.

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This girl was one of the first workers of Lockheed, and although we don't have much information about her, it's known that she was very skilled as mechanic, reason why they hired her to work the rest of the guys.

These brave war nurses

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Although nurses have been women throughout history, these American girls were the first brave women to travel to war to help heal and assist on the battlefields.

Anna Frank

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Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank was a German-born diarist. One of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust, she gained fame posthumously following the publication of The Diary of a Young Girl, in which she documents her life in hiding from 1942 to 1944, during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.

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Simone Segouin, also known by her nom de guerre Nicole Minet, is a former French resistance fighter who served in the Francs-Tireurs et Partisans group. Among her first acts of resistance was stealing a bicycle from a German military administrator, which she then used to help carry messages. She went on to take part in large-scale or otherwise perilous missions, such as capturing German troops, derailing trains, and blowing up bridges.

Margarete Bourke-White

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Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and documentary photographer. She is best known as the first foreign photographer permitted to take pictures of the Soviet five-year plan, the first American female war photojournalist, and to have her photograph on the cover of the first issue of Life magazine.

The first time women dare to show their legs

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These two girls were some of the brave women who decided to go out on the street showing their legs, and willing to change the world of criticism in which they lived.That was back in Toronto in 1937.

Gertrude Ederle

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Gertrude Caroline Ederle was an American competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in five events. On 6 August 1926, she became the first woman to swim across the English Channel

Amelia Earhart: First Woman to Fly Across the Atlantic Alone

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Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this accomplishment.

The army of mothers in 1940

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These ladies are absolutely admirable, they were a group of mothers who in The Battle of Britain in 1940, formed the famous "mothers arm", and in this image they are being trained by a sergeant.

Annette Kellerman, the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume

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Annette Marie Sarah Kellermannwas an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, writer, and business owner. Kellermann was one of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, instead of the then-accepted pantaloons, and inspired others to follow her example. Kellerman's swimming costumes became so popular, that she started her own fashion line of one-piece bathing suits.

Anna Lee Fisher, one of the first women in space

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Astronaut Anna Fisher joined NASA in 1978 and became the first mother to fly in space when she launched on her space shuttle mission.

Women volunteers at Pearl Harbor

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These are some of the women who decided to set aside the alleged weakness to serve during Pearl Harbor.

Members of the Hells Angels gang

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The first and only women to become part of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.

Ellen O'neal, the first skateboarder

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She is considered the godmother of women's professional skateboarding, she became the first girl to perform this sport in 1976.

Eva Perón

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After moving to Buenos Aires in the 1930s, she had some success as an actress. in 1945, she married Juan Perón, who became president of Argentina the following year. Eva Perón used her position as first lady to fight for women's suffrage and improving the lives of the poor, and became a legendary figure in Argentine politics.

Michelle Obama

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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer who was First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady.

Coco Channel

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Coco Chanel was a leading French modernist designer, whose patterns of simplicity and style revolutionised women’s clothing. She was the only designer to be listed in the Time 100 most influential people of the Twentieth Century. Coco Chanel helped create women’s clothing that was simpler and more practical. She also introduced trousers and suits for women – something which had not been done before.

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Romantic destinations every couple has to visit

By: sofia - 27 June 2016, 08:44

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Planning a trip with your significant other can be really exciting, but there are so many tourist destinations in the world, that it is hard to choose where to go. You are probably looking for a picturesque city with breathtaking views and charming streets to enjoy with your partner.

We’ve made a list of the most romantic destinations in the world; most of them are full of history, friendly locals, amazing architecture, delicious restaurants and incredible views.

Lisbon, Portugal

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Lisbon is the capital of Portugal; it is a charming city with colorful tiled buildings and breathtaking views. Walking along the beautiful streets of Lisbon is indeed a magical experience, so we highly recommend getting lost in the city’s alleys, and don’t be afraid to talk to the locals because the Portuguese are extremely friendly people. Lisbon is also a cheap city, so you can visit many attractions on a tight budget. If you’d like to go to the beach, you can get to the closest one in just 20 minutes. Visiting Lisbon with your significant other has got to be on your list.

Seville, Spain

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Start practicing your Spanish with your significant other because Seville might be your next holiday destination. This city is famous for its traditions, culture, monuments and friendly people. In April, they celebrate the Seville Fair, an event in which women dress up in beautiful flamenco dresses and there’s music, dancing and sangria.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

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This city-state located on the French Riviera is known as a popular destination for the rich and famous because there are many luxurious hotels and casinos, but don’t worry, there’s a flipside to Monaco. You can visit this principality on a tight budget; you can stay in cheaper hotels located in Beausoleil which is within easy walking distance of the Casino of Monte Carlo. You and your partner will definitely enjoy the beautiful views of the French Riviera.

Siena, Italy

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Siena is a city located in Tuscany, Italy; it is one of the most visited cities in this Mediterranean country, and the historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you visit Siena, you’ll be delighted with its cuisine, art and museums. Make sure to visit the Piazza del Camp to admire the medieval architecture.

San Francisco, California

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San Francisco is known for its hilly terrain, diverse culture, and delicious restaurants. The weather is usually cool, that’s why many tourists visit San Francisco all year round. You can find cuisine from any country in the world and it has some of the best shopping places. Due to the fact that it is a melting pot of culture, you’ll be able to enjoy the diversity this city offers.

Bruges, Belgium

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This city is located in the Flemish Region of Belgium; it is a canal-based city, that’s why some people call it The Venice of the North. Bruges’ medieval architecture is almost intact, so make sure to visit the Church of Our Lady, the belfry of Bruges and Michelangelo's sculpture called “Madonna and Child”.

Rome, Italy

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Italy’s capital is known as the “Città Eterna”, which means Eternal City, due to the fact that it is so full of history and beauty. There are over 2,000 fountains in Rome, so you’ll have the chance to make a wish for everlasting love with your significant other. The colosseum, Piazza Venezia, and the Trevi Fountain are some of the attractions you can visit, but in Rome, every street or piazza looks a real work of art.

Paris, France

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The French capital is known as the City of Love, so it had to be on our list! The city’s charming streets, architecture, museums and parks make it one of the most romantic places on earth. Make sure to visit Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, or the Arc de Triomphe; walk along the city enjoying its romantic atmosphere and to finish off the day, you can have dinner in any bistro with background French music.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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This South American city offers European-style boulevards, delicious food, and vibrant entertainment. Dancing Tango with your partner is a must in Buenos Aires; this sensual Argentinian dance is an integral part of their culture. You can also visit La Boca which is a colorful neighborhood full of artists, photographers and street murals.

Bali, Indonesia

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This beautiful island is located in the Indian Ocean; it is part of the 17,500 islands of the Indonesian archipelago. The coral reefs in Bali are simply amazing, so scuba diving here is a great option. If you want to find great deals in Bali, you should visit between September and December.

Prague, Czech Republic

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Prague is located on the picturesque Vtlava River; the city has become one of the most visited cities in the world thanks to its varied collections of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Prague has many cafes, historic gardens, monuments and breathtaking views.

Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto is located in the central part of Japan; the city is full of cherry blossom trees and cultural relics. There are more than 2,000 Buddhist temples, shrines, palaces and gardens for you to visit, and if you want to try their cuisine, you should visit Nishiki Market.

Mykonos, Greece

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Mykonos is the most popular Greek island, its cobbled streets, white washed walls and blue details make it a beautiful and romantic destination. The locals are really friendly, so don’t worry if you get lost in those charming alleys. The food is something you have got to try! And if you’d like to go shopping, there are many jewelry shops with affordable prices.

Barcelona, Spain

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This beautiful Spanish city is famous for its cultural heritage. There are many unique buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi, including the Sagrada Familia and Park Park Güell. You should try the “tapas” which are the most delicious appetizers in Spanish cuisine; you can also visit all the museums and art galleries that Barcelona has to offer.

Fez, Morocco

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This is a medieval city which is known as the real soul of Morocco. Most people don’t know that it is the best-preserved old city in the Arab world and it is also the largest car-free urban zone. Visiting the medina (Old City) is a must because there are hundreds of shops and restaurants with rooftop terraces for you to enjoy the view.

Granada, Spain

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Granada is a Spanish city full of history and culture; one of the most visited attraction is the Alhambra which is a palace built in the mid-13th century by a Moorish emir. The architecture of this palace is amazing; you can spend hours admiring the details and decoration.

Bora Bora

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This is one of the most romantic islands in the world because it has become a very popular honeymoon destination. Overwater bungalows in Bora Bora have their own private decks so you will enjoy breathtaking views with your partner.

Capri, Italy

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Capri is an island located on the south side of the Gulf of Naples. Get on a boat & sail around the island, you’ll be amazed at the views! Some of the main sights are Villa San Michele, Grotta Azzurra or La Piazzetta.

Istanbul, Turkey

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This beautiful city is the fifth most visited tourist destination in the world because of its amazing history. The buildings’ architecture reflects the empires that have previously ruled the city such as the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. If you go to Istanbul, some of the attractions you must visit are Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue (Sultan Ahmed) Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Galata Tower and the Grand Bazaar.

Antigua, Guatemala

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Antigua is a picturesque city located just 45 minutes away from Guatemala City, its charming cobbled streets and colorful houses make it the perfect romantic destination. There are many things you can do in this Central American city, such as visiting the colonial ruins, churches, colorful markets, museums and delicious restaurants. Antigua is highly accessible and a popular backpacker destination, so if you are on a low budget, you’ll love this colonial city!

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Find out why Thailand is such an amazing country

By: sofia - 23 May 2016, 09:39

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There are 194 countries in the world; this makes it a bit complicated to choose which one you should visit on your next trip. If you’re considering going to Asia, Thailand is a country with a rich culture, gastronomy, and lovely people.

We’ll share with you the wonders of this amazing country in the following post.

Relaxed lifestyle

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Respect and honor are basic moral values in Thailand. This is the reason why you’ll never find Thai people arguing and yelling at each other on the streets. The life expectancy in Thailand is 75 years due to the fact that they live a relaxed lifestyle.

Cheap and delicious food

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Thai food is considered among the most delicious gastronomies in the world. It is a mix of 5 flavors: salty, sweet, bitter, sour and spicy. A true explosion of taste in your mouth!

No traffic jam

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Thai people move around the city in scooters, you can easily walk the streets without having to worry about anything. In Thailand, you won’t have to be stressed about the hours spent in traffic because you can easily move around the city in public transport.

You can take the day off

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Can you imagine waking up one day and not feeling like going to work, so you just take the day off? Well, in Thailand you are actually allowed to do this! They have the freedom of opening their shops whenever they want and they don’t need to give the notice to take some time off.

Respecting each other

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There aren’t many rules in Thailand but you should definitely respect each and one of them. They take very seriously the fact that they need to respect each other’s rights; this is why Thailand is considered a peaceful country.

Amazing beaches

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They have the most impressive beaches in the world; with turquoise waters and the whitest sand ever. Let’s not forget the warm weather that matches Thai people’s personalities. There are hundreds of beaches to choose from, for example, the Phi Phi Islands. We highly recommend visiting as many as you can.

Your dog can have a life insurance

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What you just read is completely true! In Thailand, even your dog can have a life insurance. There are insurance companies that can give you up to 500 dollars in case your dog dies. The Hua Hin shelter in Thailand takes hundreds of street dogs each year.

They don’t seem real

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Just by looking at the amazing pictures of Thailand, you’ll see how unbelievable the country is. Every year thousands of professional photographers take trips to Thailand to capture the amazing landscapes.

Luxury Hotels

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Who wouldn’t like staying at this amazing hotel? Given the fact that Thailand is such a popular destination, you can find thousands of luxurious hotels all over the country. If you feel like you need some time off to relax, enjoy good weather and meet new people, then you should definitely consider Thailand as your next destination.

Clean country

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Thai people don’t cease to amaze us. Did you know that it is really common to see them cleaning the streets first thing in the morning? Despite the fact that many tourists visit Thailand; the streets are always clean because people are constantly cleaning up their neighborhoods.

You can feel safe

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Thailand is one of the safest countries to visit. Most tourists that have visited the country have had no trouble with issues like pickpocketing. Just be sure to take the right precautions and you’ll have a safe, rewarding journey.

Fun nightlife

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Thailand’s nightlife is a mix of exoticism, romance, and excitement. You can find hundreds of lively bars and nightclubs. If you do visit Thailand, make sure to visit places like Phuket and Chiang Mai to have the night of your life.

Perfect weather

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If you longer for warmer days and sunny weather during winter time, then Thailand is the place for you. This country offers warm weather all year round. Just picture yourself taking in the sun on a beach with a cold drink. Who could say no to that?

Amazing sunsets

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Imagine spending the day visiting the local markets, tasting their delicious food and ending the day at the beach watching the most beautiful sunset you’ve ever seen. It will truly be an experience to remember. You can also enjoy a nice sunset visiting the Asiatique market in Bangkok.

Spend some time with the elephants

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One of the top things to do if you’re visiting Thailand is going to an Elephant park and experience riding one through the jungle. If you are an animal lover you can volunteer taking care of elephants in the sanctuary called Elephants World. This could be a very rewarding experience for anyone.

Bangkok

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This vibrant, loud and fun city should definitely be on your list while visiting Thailand. Its name translates to the city of angels and home of gods incarnate. Be sure to pack sunscreen, shorts, flip-flops and sunglasses because Bangkok is the world’s hottest city.

Cultural heritage

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Thailand has many impressive places to visit like their ancient ruins that will make you feel like you’re back in time. The country has been able to keep their rich culture and traditions due to the fact that the country was never colonized.

Cheap destination

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Despite the fact that Thailand is a bit far away, and the plane ticket might not be as cheap as we would like it to be. Once you get there you can find many options if you’re on a low budget.

Buddhist temples

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If you’d like to visit a Buddhist temple, there are a total of 40,717 temples to choose from. We recommend you visit Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha) and Wat Pho( Temple of the reclining Buddha)

Thai people

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Thai people are warm-hearted, sweet and kind. They enjoy spending time with tourists, so don’t be surprised if you make many friends while visiting the country. They will make your experience in Thailand ten

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Celebrity Couples That Prove Love Can Last Forever

By: sofia - 10 October 2016, 10:03

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Most people would think that Hollywood is not exactly the place where people have long-term relationships. It must be quite different to be in a relationship with someone while the media is eager to know about every detail. It is very common to see celebrities dating many different people over the years, but there are some who prove that love can actually last in Hollywood.

We’ve made a list of celebrity couples that have stayed together for years such as Meryl Streep and Don Gummer or Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

Jada Pinkett Smith And Will Smith - 24 Years Together

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Smith married actress Jada Koren Pinkett in 1997. Together they have two children: Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born 1998), his co-star in The Pursuit of Happyness and After Earth, and Willow Camille Reign Smith (born 2000), who appeared as his daughter in I Am Legend.

Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson- 28 Years Together

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In 1988, Hanks married actress Rita Wilson, with whom he costarred in the film Volunteers.They have two sons. The elder, Chester Marlon "Chet" Hanks, had a minor role as a student in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and released a rap single in 2011.

Meryl Streep And Don Gummer - 37 Years Together

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Streep married sculptor Don Gummer They have four children: musician Henry (born 1979), actresses Mamie (born 1983) and Grace (born 1986), and model Louisa (born 1991).

Michael J. Fox And Tracy Pollan - 28 Years Together

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Fox married actress Tracy Pollan on July 16, 1988, at West Mountain Inn in Arlington, Vermont. The couple have four children: son Sam Michael (born May 30, 1989), twin daughters Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances (born February 15, 1995), and daughter Esmé Annabelle (born November 3, 2001).

Michael Caine And Shakira Baksh - 43 Years Together

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Caine has been married to actress and model Shakira Baksh since 8 January 1973. They met after Caine saw her appearing in a Maxwell House coffee commercial and a friend gave him her telephone number.

Kirk Douglas And Anne Buydens - 62 Years Together

Source: Michael Ochs Archives , Alberto E. Rodriguez

Douglas met Belgium-born producer Anne Buydens (born Hannelore Marx; April 23, 1919, Hanover, Germany) while acting on location in Lust for Life. They married on May 29, 1954, and in 2014 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.

Samuel L. Jackson And Latanya Richardson - 36 Years Together

Source: J. Wespa , Kevin Winter

In 1980, Jackson married actress and sports channel producer LaTanya Richardson, whom he met while attending Morehouse College. The couple has a daughter, Zoe (born 1982). In 2009, they started their own charitable organization to help support education.

Kevin Bacon And Kyra Sedgwick - 28 Years Together

Source: Ron Gallela

Bacon has been married to actress Kyra Sedgwick since September 4, 1988; they met on the set of the PBS version of Lanford Wilson's play Lemon Sky. He has said: "The time I was hitting what I considered to be bottom was also the time I met my wife, our kids were born, good things were happening.

Jaime Lee Curtis And Christopher Guest - 32 Years Together

Source: Activity Auctions , Chris Weeks

Curtis married actor Christopher Guest on December 18, 1984, becoming the Lady Haden-Guest when her husband inherited the Barony of Haden-Guest in 1996, upon the death of his father. She originally fell in love when she saw a picture of him from the movie This Is Spinal Tap in Rolling Stone saying to her friend Debra Hill "Oh, I'm going to marry that guy", actually marrying him five months later.

Ellen Degeneres And Portia De Rossi - 12 Years Together

Source: Jeff Kravitz

Since 2004, DeGeneres has had a relationship with Portia de Rossi. After the overturn of the same-sex marriage ban in California, DeGeneres and de Rossi were engaged, and married on August 16, 2008 at their home in Beverly Hills, California where they live with their four dogs and three cats.

Denzel And Pauletta Washington - 39 Years Together

Source: Ron Galella , Jason Merritt

On June 25, 1983, Washington married Pauletta Pearson, whom he met on the set of his first screen work, the television film Wilma. The couple has four children.

Goldie Hawn And Kurt Russell - 33 Years Together

Source: Ron Galella , Bruce Glikas

Hawn has been in a relationship with actor Kurt Russell since early 1983. The couple first met while filming The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968), but became involved after meeting on the set of Swing Shift. They have a son, Wyatt (born July 10, 1986).

Victoria Beckham And David Beckham - 19 Years Together

Source: Dave Hogan , David M. Benett

In 1997, Beckham started dating Victoria Adams, after she attended a Manchester United match. She was famously known as "Posh Spice" of the pop music group Spice Girls, one of the world's top pop groups at the time, and his team was also enjoying a great run of success.

Bono And Alison Hewson - 34 Years Together

Source: Dave Hogan , sarcosi.com

Bono is married to Alison Hewson (née Stewart). The couple has four children: daughters Jordan (born 10 May 1989) and Memphis Eve (7 July 1991) and sons Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q (17 August 1999) and John Abraham (20 May 2001).

Sting And Trudie Styler - 34 Years Together

Source: Georges De Keerle

Sting began living with actress and film producer Trudie Styler. The couple married on 22 August 1992 in an 11th-century chapel in Wiltshire, south-west England. Sting and Styler have four children.

Colin Firth And Livia Giuggioli - 19 Years Together

Source: Suzanne Plunkett

In 1997, Firth married Italian film producer and director Livia Firth (née Giuggioli). They have two sons, Luca (born March 2001) and Matteo (born August 2003). The family now live in both Chiswick, London and Umbria, Italy.

Robert Downey Jr. And Susan Levin - 13 Years Together

Source: Evan Agostini , FayesVision

The couple was married in August 2005, in a Jewish ceremony at Amagansett, New York. A tattoo on one of his biceps reads "Suzie Q" in tribute to her.

Hugh Jackman And Deborra-lee Furness - 20 Years Together

Source: Patrick Riviere , Don Arnold

Jackman married Deborra-Lee Furness on 11 April 1996 at St. John's in Toorak, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne. They met on the set of Australian TV show Correlli.

Elton John And David Furnish - 23 Years Together

Source: Dave Benett , Dimitrios Kambouris

In 1993, he began a relationship with David Furnish, a former advertising executive and now filmmaker originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On 21 December 2005 (the day that the Civil Partnership Act came into force), John and Furnish were amongst the first couples in the UK to form a civil partnership, which was held at the Windsor Guildhall.

Kevin Kline And Phoebe Cates - 27 Years Together

Source: Ron Galella , Evan Agostini

Kline met actress Phoebe Cates in 1983 and they were married in 1989. The couple lives in New York City and they have two children, including a daughter, Greta, a musician currently performing as Frankie Cosmos.

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The best public art installations in New York City

By: Mónica López - 4 May 2018, 18:09

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It is known as Public Art Fund, it is an organization of independent art. It was founded by Doris Chanin Freedman, and the purpose was showing different pieces of art of different artists in public sites in New York city, thorugh big installations of their master pieces. This project became really important for the rest of the world.

New York is one of the greatest cities because of its artistictic development, a characteristic of this place is its unique urban style that makes us love it even more. New York has many places where we can find art. This project supports many different artists to let them be known by their great talent.

Sky Mirror, Anish Kapoor

Sky Mirror is a public sculpture by Anish Kapoor. Its surface reflects the ever-changing environment.

Van Gogh's Ear - Elmgreen & Dragset

It's a piece about the memory of Van Gogh. The swimming pool is hanging outside Rockefeller Center.

Solar Reserve, John Gerrad

Solar Reserve is a computer simulation of an actual power plant, surrounded by 10,000 mirrors that reflects sunlight.

Table and Four Chairs, Robert Therrien

This is a multi-part sculpture of a dining room set, it is bigger than a original size. It was created with a mixture of aluminium, steel, wood and plastic.

Descension, Anish Kapoor

This ia a giant pool of continuously spiralling water. The piece is sited at Pier One of the narrow park.

Gamezone, Iran do Espírito Santo

With this sculpture the artist could makes us go back in time, and remember all the things about childhood, when we enjoyed playing around with your legos.

Just Two of Us, Katharina Grosse

Grosse placed eighteen large sculptures in two separates clusters between the trees of the plaza.These scupltures engaging turn the park into a square existing architectural landscape attractive, which is characterized by massive shapes vibrant colors.

United Enemies, Thomas Schütte

United Enemies has its origins in a series of small figures the artist made with modeling clay in the early 1900. Their paised forms are highly abstracted, with heads emerging from swaddling robes that conceal their limbs.

Human Nature, Ugo Rondinone

Human Nature includes nine colossal stone figures, standing like ancient sentries along the full length of Rockefeller Plaza.

Spinning Airplane, Paola Pivi

The idea for the spinning airplane came, from a vision she had. She is not trying to say more than what people see.

Total Recall, Martin Basher

Total Recall is borrowed from Paul Verhoeven's 1990 film. The works in Total Recall are united through their power to create a new experience for viewers outside of the everyday.

The Ego and the Id, Franz West

The Ego and the Id is internationally acclaimed artist Franz West's largest aluminum sculpture to date. The piece consists of two similar but distinct, brightly colored.

Our Starry Night, James Yamada

When the visitors walk through the portal in the piece, they trigger a metal detector hidden inside the structure's casing. This activates the LED lights.

The New York City Waterfalls, Olafur Eliasson

The New Work City Waterfalls, a major work of public art by Olafur Eliasson. The sculpture is sited in the historic New York Harbor.

A Clearing in the Streets, Julie Farris and Sarah Wayland-Smith

A Clearing in the Streets is a installation commissioned by the Public Art Fund. The structure and limited viewing opportunities magnify the natural cyclical processes of the ecology.

Potential Store Fronts, Beth Campbell

Potential Storefronts transforms a casual peek into a store window into an unexpected visual revelation. It is situated in a corporate building on Maiden Lane in Lower Manhattan.

Corner Plot, Sarah Sze

Corner Plot unites the artist's delicate and dazzling assemblages with her ongoing interest in architecture and the urban environment.

Perceval, Sarah Lucas

Perceval is a life-sized bronze sculpture of a Shire horse pulling a cart overflowing with two oversized marrows.

9 Drawing for Projection, William Kentridge

9 Drawings for Projection is an outdoor performance and film screening that brings together all of the short animated films from internationally renowned South African artist William Kentridge's Soho Eckstein series.

Clouds, Olaf Breuning

Clouds, towers nearly 35 feet above Freedman Plaza. Held aloft among the trees of Central Park by rudimentary steel supports, there are six clouds and are made of polished and painted aluminum.